Can carpal tunnel syndrome go away on its own?

Can carpal tunnel syndrome go away on its own?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder of the wrist and hand. Carpal tunnel syndrome usually isn't serious. With treatment, the pain will typically go away and you'll have no lasting damage to your hand or wrist.

What will happen if carpal tunnel syndrome is not treated?

If left untreated, carpal tunnel syndrome can lead to weakness and lack of coordination in your fingers and thumb. Treatment can relieve pressure on the nerve and, for most people, eliminate their symptoms. The carpal tunnel is a small passageway on the palm side of your wrist.

What causes carpal tunnel syndrome?

What causes carpal tunnel syndrome? The pain in your carpal tunnel is due to excess pressure in your wrist and on the median nerve. Inflammation can cause swelling. The most common cause of this inflammation is an underlying medical condition that causes swelling in the wrist, and sometimes obstructed blood flow.